Kapanlagi.com - Having stomach disease or being a gastric sufferer should pay attention to their eating patterns to prevent gastric attacks. When Ramadan arrives, they are required to continue fasting. The fear of gastric attacks is certainly something to be feared, so you need to know how to prevent gastric attacks.
However, gastric disease should not be a barrier for you to continue fasting. There are several things that should not be neglected when you have gastric and have to fast, such as still having sahur and iftar, taking gastric medication, consuming fruits, drinking plenty of water, and getting enough sleep. These things will help prevent gastric attacks.
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To avoid such concerns, Here are some ways to prevent stomachache from recurring during fasting:
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1. Consume More Carbohydrates
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One way to prevent gastric relapse during fasting is to consume foods that take a long time to digest. Examples of foods that take time to digest are carbohydrates, bananas, almonds, and fiber-rich foods like dates, which are highly recommended.
Carbohydrates are one of the foods that take a long time to digest, this is to prevent hunger. In addition, carbohydrates are a source of energy for the body, so you won't easily feel hungry during the day. By consuming carbohydrate-rich foods, it will certainly benefit those who suffer from gastric problems. Â
2. Avoid Foods that Trigger Gastric Recurrence
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During suhoor and iftar, avoid foods that can trigger your gastric recurrence. Examples of foods that can increase stomach acid are chocolate, fried foods, and high-fat foods. In addition, consuming fruits is very good for the body. However, what needs to be noted by gastric sufferers is not to consume fruits with high acid content such as lemon, tomato, and orange.
Another trigger for gastric is spicy food. Spicy food and sharp taste in food can damage the stomach lining. Therefore, avoid excessive consumption of chili and foods that contain a lot of pepper, vinegar, and other artificial seasonings. It is also advisable for gastric sufferers to avoid consuming high-caffeine drinks such as coffee and soda.
3. Don't Sleep Immediately After Sahur
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The habit of someone after sahur is to go back to sleep immediately. However, this is not allowed and has a negative impact on people with stomach ulcers. Sleeping after eating can actually increase the risk of gastric acid reflux. It is better for you to use the time for other activities, such as waiting for the call to prayer for Fajr or simply watching television.
If you want to go back to sleep after sahur, it is advisable to take a break first. You can take a break for about one or two hours, then you can rest again after that.
4. Break Your Fast Immediately When It's Time
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Busyness sometimes makes people delay breaking their fast. Most of them prefer to drink water only and postpone eating immediately. However, regardless of your busy condition at that time, it is better to take a moment and immediately fill your stomach.
Breaking your fast on time is highly recommended for those who suffer from stomach ulcers. Try to consume recommended foods such as dates or other sweet foods. It is important to note that breaking your fast should not be done with excessive portions and in a rush. Because, it can risk hurting your stomach.
5. Drink Milk During Sahur
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To maintain fluid in the body, drinking water is very good for body stability. However, it's not just water, you also need to drink milk during sahur.
Not all milk is good for people with gastric. In fact, there are some milks that have high fat content and can trigger gastric symptoms. Therefore, people with gastric should consume plant-based milk like soy milk. This can help neutralize stomach acid and is the safest drink for people with gastric.
So, from now on, you don't need to worry too much if you have a gastric attack during fasting. Hopefully, various ways to prevent gastric attacks can be beneficial.
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